China News Agency, San Francisco, February 25th. The Mayor of London, California, San Francisco, London Brid announced on the 25th local time that San Francisco has entered a state of emergency in response to the new crown pneumonia epidemic.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported that San Francisco's hospital has provided treatment for new coronary pneumonia to three patients in nearby cities, two of whom have been discharged. Brid said that to date, San Francisco citizens have not detected a confirmed case of new pneumonia, but "the global situation is changing rapidly and we need to expand preparations."
"We are seeing the virus spread to new areas every day, and we are taking the necessary steps to protect San Francisco citizens from harm," Brid said.
"We are giving priority to children, people living in clustered environments, and vulnerable groups to reduce the possibility of virus-induced harm in the community," said San Francisco health official Thomas Aragon. "We have been working closely with the Chinese community. , They are already affected and they are at risk of discrimination. "
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the announcement of a state of emergency will make it easier for San Francisco to access state and federal funding and other resources. In addition, the announcement of a state of emergency will also enable San Francisco officials to mobilize resources and personnel to expedite the implementation of emergency plans and improve the ability to respond quickly to potential new cases of coronary pneumonia in the city. The San Francisco Mayor's Office said that Santa Clara County, California and San Diego County had previously declared a state of emergency.
San Francisco officials urge local schools to begin plans for a possible shutdown and ask businesses to consider home work policies and sick leave systems to support those who need self-isolation. The San Francisco Department of Health has also been working with local hospitals to determine what isolation rooms can be used. San Francisco officials say the health care clinic in San Francisco is also screening patients for travel history and is focusing on symptoms of respiratory disease.
The latest data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in the United States has increased to 57 cases, of which 40 were withdrawn personnel on the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship. (Finish)